Advocacy, grantmaking, and civic organizations in the United States are distinct and, at some point, affect everyone’s life. In every State these types of organizations are working to better their communities.

The Federal Government’s essential duties include defending the United States from foreign aggression and terrorism, representing U.S. interests abroad, enforcing laws and regulations, and administering domestic programs and agencies.

State and local governments provide their constituents with vital services, such as transportation, public safety, health care, education, utilities, and courts.

State and local governments employ about 8.0 million workers, placing them among the largest employers in the economy. Seven out of 10 of these employees work for local governments, such as counties, cities, special districts, and towns. [ Source - Career Guide to Industries ]